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Career Change, Or Stay Unhappy?: Things To Consider

by Dennis Tesdell
Personal Development & Business Coach and Author


So, you are in a job that may pay good money but you either see no upward "mobility", or you dislike the work and/or the work environment, benefits, etc.

Maybe you like the work, but your pay is very low and the benefits are poor. Do you stay and have some "security", or do you take a chance on a new job or even a new career? The following questions may seem basic, but many people never consider them simply because they are so obvious.

  1. If You Love The Work & Career But...
    • If you love what you are doing but the pay is low, is there a chance to get a raise or to supplement your income in other ways? Is it at all possible for you to start making connections so you can become self-employed within the same line of work?

    • If you love the work but dislike the environment or maybe your boss or supervisor, could you find a similar job in a pleasant work environment for the same or less money? Would you be willing and able to adjust your living standards somewhat in exchange for doing the work you love in a pleasant and comfortable workplace?

  2. Great Salary And Benefits, But You Don't Like The Work
    • Consider how much toll being unhappy is taking on you, versus the "good" salary and benefits you get now. If you are making a lot of money but the environment or job itself is killing you with stress, anxiety or physical symptoms, is it worth it to stay? Would you rather be happy and drive a Taurus, or miserable daily and drive a Lexus?

    • If you love another type of work, consider looking into job opportunities in that field, even if it means making somewhat less money. If you dislike your job, it affects you personally, physically, emotionally, and usually in your job performance.

Finally, whichever situation you are in, consider this: Are you close to retirement, or do you have many years ahead to work, in which case changing jobs or even careers is not nearly as risky nor scary for most people.

There are many career coaches and trained career transition counselors who can help you. If you are truly unhappy, enlist their help.


Dennis R. Tesdell, Personal Development & Business Coach and Author, can be reached at lifecoach@coachdt.com or visited on the web at www.coachdt.com.

Dennis is affiliated with Coach University, and is a member of the International Coaching Federation. He writes a weekly newsletter called "Self Care Weekly" (Subscribe via his website) and also conducts workshops on "self care" related issues. He works with coaching clients on many issues, self care always being one of them, since it affects both their professional and their personal life."



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